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Map of French Mountain Areas
The map shows the major mountain ranges on mainland France. From the volcanic landscape of the Massif Central to the rugged peaks of the Alps and the Pyrénées each has diverse culture and heritage, gastronomy and architecture. All have modern welcoming ski resorts to discover.
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French Alps Ski Resorts
The premier international ski destination, with incomparable skiing in breathtaking landscapes.
Choose from huge and ultra-chic linked areas to traditional villages with charm and character.
Our in-depth resort reviews will help you select your ideal resort.
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La Toussuire
A super-friendly, practical base from which to ski the vast Les Sybelles, or simply keep the family entertained closer to home. Solid value, capable lift system and surprisingly wide choice for dining out.
La Toussuire
A super-friendly, practical base from which to ski the vast Les Sybelles, or simply keep the family entertained closer to home. Solid value, capable lift system and surprisingly wide choice for dining out.
Brides-les-Bains
Situated in the Trois-Vallées (the world’s biggest ski area), Brides-les-Bains offers great accommodation choices at low cost.
Brides-les-Bains
Situated in the Trois-Vallées (the world's biggest ski area), Brides-les-Bains offers great accommodation choices at low cost.
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers – find out why.
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers - find out why.
Saint-Gervais
Great skiing plus colourful, retro-chic architecture in a timeless upmarket winter sports town with thermal spa.
Saint-Gervais
Great skiing plus colourful, retro-chic architecture in a timeless upmarket winter sports town with thermal spa.
Les Saisies
Les Saisies has accss to a wealth of varied terrain and a great snow record. Family skiers and mixed-ability groups with varied interests will have plenty of options here.
Les Saisies
Les Saisies has accss to a wealth of varied terrain and a great snow record. Family skiers and mixed-ability groups with varied interests will have plenty of options here.
Samoëns
Samoëns combines extensive skiing with premium accommodation for a discerning clientèle seeking the ambience of a traditional mountain village.
French Pyrénées Ski Resorts
The French Pyrénées offer great value and great skiing. The resorts include traditional destinations like Cauterets and purpose built high-altitude resorts such as Piau Engaly. All have a relaxed family friendly vibe and some have natural thermal spas just perfect for après ski relaxing.
La Mongie
Linked with Barèges to form Grand Tourmalet, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, this purpose-built ski village offers great value and is gradually being facelifted.
Cauterets
A well-planned selection of groomed pistes served by an efficient lift system will appeal to recreational family skiers looking for a relaxed, uncomplicated experience.
Saint-Lary
A balanced selection of terrain for mixed-ability groups plus a good snow-park for snowboarders and freestylers, above a lively traditional village.
Saint-Lary
A balanced selection of terrain for mixed-ability groups plus a good snow-park for snowboarders and freestylers, above a lively traditional village.
Hautacam
Small and friendly ski resort with fabulous views. Only natural snow on pistes served by low-impact drag-lifts. A relaxed and fun family day out.
Peyragudes
Great family skiing in a relaxed and friendly purpose-built resort. Varied terrain on both sides of the mountain with good blue and red cruises, a snowpark and fast lift system.
Peyragudes
Great family skiing in a relaxed and friendly purpose-built resort. Varied terrain on both sides of the mountain with good blue and red cruises, a snowpark and fast lift system.
Luz Ardiden
Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.
Luz Ardiden
Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts
Check out some of the best high altitude ski areas and glacier skiing.
Val d’Isère
An internationally renowned ski resort, Val d’Isere shares the Espace Killy ski area with Tignes and offers epic skiing, both on and off-piste.
Val d’Isère
An internationally renowned ski resort, Val d’Isere shares the Espace Killy ski area with Tignes and offers epic skiing, both on and off-piste.
Les Menuires
Skiing on this side of the Three Valleys will bring savings on accommodation whilst having access to what is billed as the World’s Largest Ski Area.
Les Menuires
Skiing on this side of the Three Valleys will bring savings on accommodation whilst having access to what is billed as the World's Largest Ski Area.
Tignes
No longer for hardcore expert skiers only, Tignes has lots for families and intermediates, too in the vast Espace Killy ski area shared with Val d’Isère.